Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Don't be part of the news

One of the cardinal rules in journalism is, "Report the news. Don't be part of the news."

Well, today, at the coming-out party for Jose Hernandez's campaign for Congress, my notepad and pen got caught in the action, when at least a dozen kids pressed forward for autographs before I could grab my interview — another crowd member suggested my pen would be better than their pencils, and my pad would make a good writing platform.

Not wanting to disappoint the kids, I temporarily donated the services of my equipment. (Photographic proof below.)

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is the editor for the Tracy Press, an award-winning newspaper columnist and has been a staple of the Voice section since February 2006. This is his space for random thoughts, cheap shots, and bon mots.